This poem sums up my experience at St. Davids Writers’ Conference. It was my first journey of such a distance alone, as well as the first time I was in a place by myself for 5 days. I wasn’t by myself for long though. Beautiful people greeted me there and made me one of their own.
FOUR RIVERS
I crossed four rivers to get to my dreams.
Twice.
Delaware, Lehigh, Susquehanna, Allegheny.
Through a mountain’s belly,
along emerald-lined byways.
I found a wild tribe in the Grove,
full of fire and words and love and passion.
Their Leader was seated on high,
yet dwelt among them in the Grove.
Knowledge, laughter, tears, prayers colliding,
creating a new thing in my heart.
It ended as it began.
Magic.
The tribe scattered,
fanning out to take their own brand of wild
back to their own places.
Light bringers, Love singers.
My native tribe awaited my return,
They were freckled, squirmy, ready with hugs.
Allegheny, Susquehanna, Lehigh, Delaware.
I crossed four rivers to get to my dreams.
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I liked that Tracy!
Thanks! It was a great week for me. 🙂
Thanks for coming! May God continue to use your voice for his Glory.
What a beautiful poem! And congratulations on having the courage to cross four rivers to attend the St. David’s Christian Writers Conference. And what a lovely time we had. I don’t remember getting a chance to sit and talk with you this year–but let’s make a point of getting together next year! I assume you are coming back in 2018!
Absolutely! Lord willing, I will be there.
Yes, yes, yes! I remember my first drive alone to St. Davids when it was at Geneva College. Thank you for joining our wild tribe.
It was truly idyllic! I was worried I’d not do well driving that far alone, but the scenery and my worship music sustained me.
I love this!
Thank you so much. I am blessed to have you and other experienced writers from St. Davids encourage me.
Lovely words, sweet pictures. I pray the glow lasts all year and keeps you mindful and accountable. …and thanks for the new blog site to add do my list of favorites.
Rose
Thank you Rose! I know the Lord was on the move last week. Praying it would sustain me until I cross four rivers again.
“Their leader was seated on high, yet dwelt among them in the grove… My feelings exactly.
Hallelujah! He is among us.
Tracy, love the poem. You are growing by leaps and bounds as a writer. I’m still using the devotional from the Women’s Tea.
Praise God. Thank you Barbara! Your encouragement is a blessing.
Beautifully spoken! It was a wonderful conference. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! It was a wonderful experience. I can’t wait to return!
What an awesome adventure – love the poem…this is just the beginning, Tracy!!
AMEN. Thanks Dotti! Love you.
Great idea for a poem. Was able to follow your path across the rivers. I really believe that God is sending you on a new path!
I pray so, Beth. I pray so! Thank you for reading. 🙂